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PRODUCT OVERVIEW: CanarIT™ 1.0
October 2012
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The CanarIT™ is a multi-sensor air quality monitoring device, designed for
affordable network sensing – "a sensor web" – or as a single monitoring station.
The main functionality of the device is to identify, alert and log air quality events that
may pose risks to human health and the environment. The device continuously
measures levels of air pollutants, and transmits the data over the Internet for cloudbased storage and processing.
2. DEVICE
The CanarIT™ 0.1 device monitors;
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NO2
O3 - can be replaced (with additional cost) with:
o Odour
o Ammonia – NH3
o Carbon Monoxide-CO
o Hydrogen- H2
o Hydrogen Sulfide- H2S
o Methane- CH4
o Perchloroethylene- C4CI4
o Sulfur dioxide- SO2
Total Volatile Organic Compounds (T VOC)
Total Suspended Particles / Dust (PM10)
Noise
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Size:
Length – 26 cm, width 17 cm, height 7 cm.
CanarIT™ 1.0:
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The device sends data automatically and periodically over the Internet. The device
user-interface is based on Web Pages and Google Earth/Maps.
The unit is not operational if it is not connected to the Internet and to the AirBase
cloud-based servers.
3. USER MANUAL
The CanarIT is a plug & play multi-sensor unit with minimal human handling. After
positioning the unit at the desired location all user-interface is done through our web
page. No need to physically handle the unit.
4. INSTALLATION MANUAL
The CanarIT unit is supplied in a special case. It is supplied with the following items:
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1 CanarIT 0.1 unit
1 electricity wire and currency adapter to 12v.
USB wire
Helen key
Product overview & manual
How to install:
Please refer to CanarIT Installation guide.
5. POSITIONING
Outdoor: The CanarIT needs to be positioned under shade from sun, and cover from
rain. Balcony or window can be a good spots.
Indoor: Try to position you sensor at the height level of the people/kids in the room.
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6. MAINTANANCE MANUAL
Every six months remove the unit from its location and clean its surface and sensors
inputs with a regular vacuum. It is preferable not to disconnect it from the electricity,
but if need the unit can be disconnected and then connected again with no need to
reregister it.
Calibration is being done remotely through the internet.
7. SERVICES
Our service includes access to data for the device/s purchased via a web site.
There are three service channels available for sensor buyers:
1. Master Page – shows streaming info.
2. Mail Alerts – single e-mail alert will be sent based on air quality exceeding a threshold
(based on an average of last 30-minutes).
3. Raw Data Page - the device also produces ‘raw’ data that can be accessible in
spreadsheet format and other communication formats and APIs.
Consulting & Installation Support
AirBase and its Certified Partners can provide consulting advice and installation support for
the units.
4. VALIDATON AND CALIBR ATION
The device undergoes an internal Quality Assurance process and is delivered when
calibrated and ready for use. Any data calibration is performed remotely.
There is no need for any physical work to be conducted on the device itself. In the case of
repeated mal-readings, a new device will be sent to the customer.
5. SAFTY AND DISPOSAL
The CanarIT™ device is equipped with two safety certifications:
a. CE - The CE marking is a mandatory conformity mark for products placed
on the market in the European Economic Area (EEA). With the CE marking
on a product, the manufacturer ensures that the product conforms to the
essential requirements of the applicable EC Directives.
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b. FCC - FCC is the abbreviation for the Federal Communications Commission.
The FCC is responsible for rating personal computers and other equipment
as either Class A or Class B. The ratings indicate how much radiation a
personal computer emits.
Disposal of units
Please do not dispose of the unit yourself. Contact us for recall or recycling procedures. If
you are unable to contact AirBase, please treat the unit as ‘electronic waste’ and dispose of
the device in a proper manner according to the local laws and regulations.
6. INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
The CanarIT™ 0.1 has two different communication versions (each unit has only one preselected communication option); wireless Wi-Fi and wireless GSM (cellular). Each of the two
communication options requires a different installation process.
CANARIT™ WI-FI
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Range 50-100 meter outdoor (Typical Estimate)
Wi-Fi Certified Solution
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Supports 802.11i security
Ambient temperature operating range: (-) 40 to (+) 85 [0c].
INSTALLATION
The Wi-Fi CanarIT™ installation requires Wi-Fi network selection and entering a password
key (if the network is not an open one). This is done by installing client software on a PC and
connecting the CanarIT™ to the PC with a USB cable. The software interface on the PC will
show all available networks in the given range and will request the password of the selected
network. Once the USB cable is disconnected, the unit will start transmitting the data
automatically.
Specific instructions will be sent with the unit itself and our customer support will assist.
CANARIT™ GSM (CELLULAR)
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Network: GSM, GPRS Class 10
Band: Full Quad band Support: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIM: 3V & 1.8 V supported
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Ambient temperature operating range: (-) 40 to (+)85 [0c].
INSTALLATION
Plug and play. Simply insert the SIM card in the device and plug the device into a power
supply.
7. EXTERNAL INTERFACES
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
Mini USB; used for the Wi-Fi network configurations. Once the USB port is connected to a
PC, the unit is in automatically in Wi-Fi network selection mode, when the port is
disconnected the unit shifts to transmission mode.
POWER
12V DC, 250mA or more, 2.1mm plug, center pin positive.
LED DISPLAY
The unit has a LED display to mark the different modes of operation:
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Power On: Green
Configuration Mode: Fast Yellow blinks
Transmission mode: Slow yellow blinking (once every 20 seconds)
8. USER INTERFACE
The CanarIT™ user interface is web-based; the only option to access the sensor information
is from a webpage. Each device has an individual web page accessed by a unique URL.
All sensor data is stored automatically on AirBase servers every 20 seconds (subject to
change).
In the webpage the user has the following options:
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Dynamic symbol on Google Earth / Maps, the symbol color is determined by
the sensor’s results (i.e. good = green, moderate = yellow, bad = red).
Dashboard with current status (gauge for each sensor)
Ventilation instructions
Pie chart of the sensor history showing distribution of good / moderate / bad
conditions
Graphs for each sensor. The graph displays results averaged every five
minutes. The graph time range is user adjustable.
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Microsoft Excel file generation based on time range definition and row data /
average data every five minutes.
Over time, we will be adding new features to the web services.
9. DISCLAIMER
AirBase Systems LTD. maintains this website to enhance public access to air quality
information in general. Our goal is to keep this information timely and accurate. AirBase
Systems LTD. reserves the right not to be responsible for the topicality, correctness,
completeness or quality of the information provided. If errors are brought to our attention, we
will try to correct them.
Parts of the pages or the complete publication including all information might be
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announcement.
This information is:
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not necessarily comprehensive, complete, accurate or up to date;
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10. SENSING CAPABILITIES
OZONE
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The sensor is based on a nanotechnology-enhanced, gas-sensitive semiconductor to
measure ozone in ambient air. The semiconductor is sensitive to ozone due to surface
oxygen vacancies. Therefore, the sensing mechanism is based on decomposing the ozone,
and filling of the vacancies, causing a measurable increase in resistance.
PERFORMANCE
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Calibrated range: 0 – 150 or 0 – 500 [ppb], (fixed after order)
Lower detection limit: 1 [ppb]
Accuracy of calibration: 6.5 [ppb]
Resolution: 1 [ppb]
Respond time: 65 [sec]
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Ambient temperature operating range: -5 to +40 [ c]
Relative humidity operating range: 5 to 95 [%]
COMPARISON WITH SCIENTIFIC REFERENCE INSTRUMENTS:
Validation tests were exhibiting low drift and tracking similar trends to reference methods with
readings almost identical within the specified accuracy level (<± 8 ppb from 0 to 0.1 ppm and
<± 10% from 0.1 to 0.5 ppm). Reference instrument: Thermo Electron Model TEI 49C ozone
analyzer utilizing UV photometer US EPA Designated Method EQOA-0880-047
NITROGEN OXIDE (NO2)
NO2 sensors are produced by placing a semiconducting, nano-crystalline metal oxide on a
substrate and measuring the conductivity. By adding dopants of noble metals, the sensitivity
towards NO2 is influenced and allows a tuning of sensor performance for specific
applications.
The sensor uses the following principles: NO2 from ambient air is combusted at the sensor
surface, reacting with oxygen atoms/molecules from the crystal lattice. Electrons, which are
removed by this chemical reaction, lead to a lower conductivity of the semiconducting
material.
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Calibrated range: 10 – 2000 [ppb]
Lower detection limit: 10 [ppb]
Resolution: 5 [ppb]
Respond time: 200 [msec]
Ambient temperature operating range: (-) 40 to (+) 85 [0c]
Relative humidity operating range: 5 to 95 [%]
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC)
VOC sensors are produced by placing a semiconducting, nano-crystalline metal oxide on a
substrate and measuring the conductivity. By adding dopants of noble metals, the sensitivity
towards VOCs is influenced and allows a tuning of sensor performance for specific
applications.
The sensor uses the following principles: VOCs from ambient air are combusted at the
sensor surface, reacting with oxygen atoms/molecules from the crystal lattice. Electrons,
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which are released by this chemical reaction, lead to a higher conductivity of the
semiconducting material.
PERFORMANCE
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VOC's detected: Alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, organic acids, amines,
aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
Respond time: seconds
Ambient temperature operating range: (-) 40 to (+) 120 [0c]
Relative humidity operating range: 5 to 95 [%]
DYNAMIC RANGE
Compound
Formula
Range [ppm]
Potential Sources
Carbon monoxide
CO
0-10
Car exhaust, fuel-based heating,
cooking appliances, smoking
Methane
CH4
0-200
Natural gas
Propane
C3H8
0-20
Fuel-based heating, cooking
appliances, cleaners
Ethyl alcohol
C2H6O
0-3
Cosmetics, cleaners, disinfectants,
detergents, paints, coatings, breath
Acetaldehyde
C2H4O
0-20
Adhesives, coatings, plastics,
lubricants, ripening of fruits
Methylethylketone
C4H8O
0-20
Adhesives, coatings, plastics,
lubricants
C7H8
0-5
Paints, coatings, cleaners, detergents,
smoking, polyurethane lacquers
Toluene
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TOTAL SUSPENDED PARTICLES (TSP, I.E. DUST)
The dust sensing principle is an optical sensing system. An infrared emitting diode (IRED)
and a phototransistor are diagonally arranged into the device. It detects the reflected light of
dust in air. It is especially effective in detecting very fine particles of substances such as
cigarette smoke. In addition, it can distinguish smoke from house dust by the pulse pattern of
output voltage.
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Sensitivity: 0.1 [mg/m3]
Sensing pulse cycle: 10 [msec]
Ambient temperature operating range: (-) 10 to (+)65 [0c]
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY
This dual sensor is implemented in advanced semiconductor technology (CMOS) using
specific micro system processing steps to produce the micro sensor structures on specially
developed semiconductor parts. The relative humidity sensor element is built out of a
capacitor. A polymer absorbs or releases water proportional to the relative environmental
humidity, and thus changes the capacitance of the capacitor; this is called the dielectric.
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Resolution: 0.04 0C / 0.7% Relative humidity
Accuracy: ±0.30C / ±2% relative humidity
Repeatability: ±0.10C / ±0.1% relative humidity
Maximal respond time: 30 sec
Ambient temperature operating range: (-) 40 to (+) 125 [0c]
Relative humidity operating range: 0 to 100 [%]
NOISE
The noise sensor is based on an electrets microphone. The sensor is designed to alert on
sound nuisance or damaging levels only.
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Sensitivity: (-) 44 [dB]
Directivity: Omni directional
Sound to noise ratio: 55 [dB]
Frequency range: 100 to 10,000 [Hz]
Ambient temperature operating range: (-) 25 to (+) 45 [0c]
Relative humidity operating range: 5 to 95 [%]
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ODOR SENSOR (OPTIONAL)
The sensor is based on a nanotechnology-enhanced, gas sensitive semiconductor to
measure odor levels in ambient air. The module is calibrated against the European Odor Unit
(OUE) concentration scale, which is based on the response to 40 ppb of n-butanol as defined
in EN 13725.
PERFORMANCE
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Dynamic Range: 0 – 5000 [OUE/m3]
Sensitivity: 2 [OUE/m3]
Resolution: 1 [OUE/m3]
Ambient temperature operating range: (-) 10 to (+) 45 [0c].
Relative humidity operating range: 10 to 95 [%].
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APENDIX
POLLUTANTS AND SOURCES
Target
Emission Sources
Good for
Nitrogen Dioxide
(NO2)
Fossil fuels combustion
processes; motor vehicle,
electricity generation, heating,
cooking, etc.
Personal and community health
protection
Household chemicals, solvent
chemical process and fossil fuel
combustion
Personal and community health
protection
Total Volatile
Organic
Compounds
(VOC)
Traffic management
Indoor air quality management.
Traffic management
Industrial emissions management
Natural / man made airborne
particles; soot, fine sand, etc.
Dust
Personal and community health
protection
Indoor air quality management
Secondary product of the
interaction between motor vehicle
/ industrial emissions and
sunlight.
Ozone (O3)
Personal and community health
protection
Crop loss management
Wildlife protection
Temperature
Relative
Humidity
&
Weather and indoor elements
Personal and community health
protection
Energy savings
Weather forecasting
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AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
EEA (EU)
Gases
Levels
CO
43 [ppm] / 50 [mg/m ]
NO2
105[ppb] / 200[µg/m ]
O3
6o[ppb] / 120[µg/m ]
EPA (USA)
Averaging
Time
Levels
3
0.5 hour
35 [ppm] / 40[mg/m ]
3
0.5 hour
0.5 hour
120[ppb] / 235[µg/m ]
3
Averaging
Time
3
1 hour
53[ppb] / 100[µg/m ]
3
Annual
mean
3
1 hour
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